Aztec Chac Mool Ceramic Sculpture Leather alternating lacquering and polishing sessions

alternating lacquering and polishing sessions until the design is achieved

crafted of sterling silver

100% Rayon from bamboo

and an open mandarin collar

Traditional patterns are hand painted onto the rustic fabric and then cut into pillow cases

Aztec Chac Mool Ceramic Sculpture Leather alternating lacquering and polishing sessionsThe legendary chac mool sculpture, found in front of the Templo Mayor in Mexico City, is masterfully replicated by Mexican artisan Angel Cern. Sculpted by hand, the ceramic piece depicts a man with elaborate headdress and ornamentation holding a bowl over his belly. It is believed to be designed to hold ritual offerings, perhaps human hearts. The name, chac mool, means 'red jaguar' and was intended to refer to those sculptures found in the Yucatan